My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Nicole, with a knowing smile, remarked, "In business, there are always winners and losers." Lawrence, with a casual shrug, responded, "If that's the case, then yes, I've lost this round." "But you didn't have me brought here just to say you're giving up, right?" Nicole questioned, noticing Lawrence's tendency to beat around the bush.

"Absolutely not," he replied, shaking his head.

"Since I've lost, I need to make some moves to even things out." Nicole nodded, understanding.

"Alright, then.

What is it you're after?" It was clear Lawrence had a specific reason for bringing her here.

"You know what I want," he said, looking directly at Nicole.

"If it's the Fire Crest and Water Crest you're after, that’s going to be tough.

I'm not exactly planning on dying anytime soon." Nicole knew that without her death, the Crests wouldn't transfer ownership.

Lawrence simply looked at her, his silence making his intentions unclear.

Nicole maintained her composure, facing Lawrence with a calm anticipation, ready for whatever he might propose next.

a silent storm, both maintaining a facade of tranquility while assessing each

have time to think it over."

failed to return, Jared would certainly

confident in his security here

could delve deeper into her thoughts, Ian's entrance provided

"Mr.

to go," Ian whispered, subtly informing them of their readiness to

this information, Nicole's

planning to leave San Joto, possibly taking her with

taken away could mean Lawrence

mind, yet the complexities and risks involved made the decision far from

she knew her

you brought here, I wouldn't give you a chance to leave," Lawrence said with a deep

you away from

way to bring Nolan and Lana

return to our previous lives, as if we had never come to San Joto."

imagination that Lawrence would resort